Has anyone got any user experiences with the Sony A550? Or know anything about this camera? When was it introduced?
I am considering getting one as a second camera to my A900 wedding camera.
I currently use two A900s, but am interested in a smaller second camera that provides a few different features.
Specifically, is the A550 any better than a A900 at higher ISOs? Like ISO 1600? Some reports seem to indicate it is.
Is the AF any good?
I like the notion of a swivel LCD with real AF for some overhead and low angle shots ... (my knees are shot from sports, and it'd be great to avoid squatting ... LOL!)
To keep it all small, I'd probably just use the Sony 50/1.4 for most shots ... and bring a little Minolta 24-105/3.5/4.5 strictly as back-up to the A900 with ZA 24-70/2.8.
Might even add a new HVL-F20 flash for fill to continue with the "small" theme.
BTW, I know this is a crop frame camera, which is fine since it isn't the main "big dog", but still can function as a back-up in an emergency the same way I used a D300 to back up my previous D3X wedding system.
Thanks in advance for any input,
-Marc
I am considering getting one as a second camera to my A900 wedding camera.
I currently use two A900s, but am interested in a smaller second camera that provides a few different features.
Specifically, is the A550 any better than a A900 at higher ISOs? Like ISO 1600? Some reports seem to indicate it is.
Is the AF any good?
I like the notion of a swivel LCD with real AF for some overhead and low angle shots ... (my knees are shot from sports, and it'd be great to avoid squatting ... LOL!)
To keep it all small, I'd probably just use the Sony 50/1.4 for most shots ... and bring a little Minolta 24-105/3.5/4.5 strictly as back-up to the A900 with ZA 24-70/2.8.
Might even add a new HVL-F20 flash for fill to continue with the "small" theme.
BTW, I know this is a crop frame camera, which is fine since it isn't the main "big dog", but still can function as a back-up in an emergency the same way I used a D300 to back up my previous D3X wedding system.
Thanks in advance for any input,
-Marc